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English majors at Endicott gain a solid understanding of literary history, terms, and genres through introductory and survey courses, while they explore their interests through an assortment of innovative literature and writing courses. Through coursework, research projects, and their own creative endeavors, they examine the complex relationships between text, author, and reader, and in doing so gain valuable analytical and communication skills. The College's unique emphasis on internships means that all English majors experience a variety of career options before graduation.
Outside of class, many students participate in the student-run Endicott Review, which publishes and promotes student writing, and the Endicott Literary Society. Majors can also get hands-on experience working with the Ibbetson Street Press, a well-established literary press in the Boston area with which Endicott is formally affiliated.
All English majors are required to take introductory courses in British and American literature, but within the major, students have a choice of focus:
Literary Studies Concentration: Students develop knowledge of significant trends, themes, and genres in American Literature and British Literature. They also demonstrate knowledge of specific periods and literary forms through chosen electives and draw from a range of methodologies and theories when analyzing literary texts.
Course requirements:
ENG 102 Introduction to Literature
ENG 203 American Literature I
ENG 213 British Literature I
ENG 218 Argument-Based Writing
ENG 225 Literary Criticism and Interpretation
ENG 313 World Literature
ENG 365 Shakespeare
LST 302 Methods of Inquiry in the Humanities
American Literature elective
British Literature elective
Multicultural Literature elective
Two English electives
Two semesters of a language
Creative Writing Concentration: Students examine and discuss literary texts in literature and creative writing classes that help them develop their own voices and approaches to writing. They then refine and showcase their skills in upper-level creative writing classes and through a senior-year project/portfolio.
Course requirements:
ENG 102 Introduction to Literature
ENG 108 Introduction to Creative Writing
ENG 203 American Literature I
ENG 213 British Literature I
ENG 218 Argument-Based Writing
ENG 225 Literary Criticism & Interpretation
LST 302 Methods of Inquiry in the Humanities
Two Literature electives
Two Creative Writing electives
Two Creative Writing Seminar requirements
Two semesters of a language
Secondary Education Concentration:
Course Requirements:
ENG102 Introduction to Literature
ENG203 American Literature I
ENG213 British Literature I
ENG217 History of the English Language
ENG218 Argument-Based Writing
ENG225 Literary Criticism and Interpretation
ENG313 World Literature
ENG365 Shakespeare
LST302 Methods of Inquiry in the Humanities
PSY200 Children and Adolescent Psychology
American Literature Elective
British Literature Elective
World Literature Elective
Two semesters of a language
*Refer to Secondary Education Page for Education Requirements
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the English program, graduates will be able to:
- Identify the major and minor movements in literary history.
- Write expository essays that are polished and that advance coherent, well-reasoned arguments.
- Use a range of literary theories, terms, and approaches when analyzing literary texts.
- Explain the identifying characteristics of a broad range of literary genres.
- Explaining the role of multiculturalism and diversity in the history and interpretation of literature.
- Creative Writing concentrators will demonstrate an ability to produce original work, take risks and experiment in a variety of forms, e.g. poetry, short fiction, creative non-fiction, plays, and screenplays.
- Produce a substantial and original work of scholarship using primary and secondary sources. Creative Writing concentrators will produce a collection of short stories, poems, a novella, a screenplay, etc.
- Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skill needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within the discipline.
- Make connections between their major and professional opportunities through a variety of internships.
Imagine Yourself Here...
Examples of Recent English Major Internships:
Rockport Publishers
Cheshire Public Library
Imagine Nation Children's Museum
WXRV The River 92.5 FM
Random House, Inc.
Mass. Audubon North Shore Advocacy
Beverly School for the Deaf
Hamptons Magazine
Puritan Press
Earthwatch Institute
The Beverly Citizen
Career Possibilities:
Advertising
Marketing
Writing
Teaching
Journalism
Publishing
Copywriting
Public Relations
Download English Career Sheet for more options and information.
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